Here's what it costs to live in Joliet, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,276 per month, while the typical home is valued around $265,800. Households earn a median of $92,201 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 22. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$92,201
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,276
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$265,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,480
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,581
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,781
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,294
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
150,445
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Census ACS
22.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
16
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,405
Per month
Avg Home Value
$256,050
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 60403 | — | $1,346 | $208,200 |
| ZIP 60404 | — | $2,032 | $300,400 |
| ZIP 60410 | — | $1,689 | $284,300 |
| ZIP 60421 | — | $1,050 | $232,900 |
| ZIP 60431 | — | $1,359 | $262,200 |
| ZIP 60432 | — | $1,185 | $171,200 |
| ZIP 60433 | — | $1,226 | $159,700 |
| ZIP 60435 | — | $1,109 | $202,300 |
| ZIP 60436 | — | $1,178 | $159,400 |
| ZIP 60441 | — | $1,486 | $274,900 |
Showing top 10 of 16 tracked neighborhoods.
Healthcare Score
30.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.9%
The cost of living index for Joliet is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Joliet is $1,276 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Joliet is $92,201 per year.
The median home value in Joliet is $265,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Joliet has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 22.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
